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Activists blend science and folklore as they try to revive Somerset’s eel population

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and Feargal Sharkey back campaign to save the animal, which once inspired placenames, songs and stories

The Guardian - UK

Teenager secures university place after life-changing chance encounter

Former competitive swimmer-turned rower, Felix Merritt, 18, gained A grades in maths, physics and product design

The Independent UK

Teenager wins university place after poolside chat led to life-changing bursary

Former competitive swimmer-turned rower, Felix Merritt, 18, gained a 110% bursary to attend Millfield School in Somerset.

Evening Standard

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Man pleads guilty to murdering his 73-year-old father

Christopher Monro pleaded guilty to killing Peter Monro, who died following an incident in Bath, Somerset, in February

Evening Standard

Man guilty of murdering two-week-old son in Somerset baby unit

Daniel Gunter convicted for attack on Brendon Staddon, causing skull and neck injuries, while nurses worked nearby

The Guardian - UK

UK police hold pro-Palestine protester, 80, for almost 27 hours and search house

Marianne Sorrell, a retired teacher from Somerset, says she is ‘very traumatised’ after arrest at Cardiff rally

The Guardian - UK

Minehead bus crash victim died from head injuries on way home from school zoo trip, inquest hears

Oliver Price was killed when the vehicle left the A396 at Cutcombe Hill near Minehead, Somerset

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We’re convinced it’s blood coming from suitcase – what caller told 999 operator

Avon and Somerset Police were called to the Bristol landmark just before midnight on July 10 last year, after bridge staff became suspicious.

Evening Standard

Police name 10-year-old boy killed in Somerset school coach crash

Two children and three adults remain hospitalised following a school coach crash in Somerset

The Independent UK

Four remain in hospital after Somerset school bus crash

A 10-year-old boy died after the bus left the A396 at Cutcombe Hill near Minehead

The Independent UK

Former jockey who helped Minehead crash victims says he ‘couldn’t sleep’

Alan Jones, 64, ferried passengers to safety by driving them to a safe hub on his quad bike following the crash in Somerset on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Police confirm 10-year-old boy was killed in Somerset school bus crash

Dozens of bouquets of flowers, balloons and messages have been left at Minehead Middle School after the crash left one child dead

The Independent UK

Child who died in school coach crash was 10-year-old boy, police say

Six children and three adults remain in hospital after a school coach slid down a 20ft slope on Thursday afternoon.

Evening Standard

Josie Gibson to transform Somerset property into her dream home in ITV series

Josie Gibson’s Big Country Build will air next year.

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The Guardian - UK

Child killed in Minehead school coach crash was 10-year-old boy, police say

Twenty-one passengers were taken to hospital after coach overturned on way back from trip to zoo

Evening Standard

Tributes paid to victims of ‘devastating’ fatal school coach crash

One child has died and 21 staff members and pupils from Minehead Middle School were injured after a school coach left the A396 in Somerset.

The Independent UK

Police investigating after child dies in Somerset school trip crash

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Hero off-duty firefighter praised for quick-thinking actions that saved children in Minehead bus crash

Emergency services rushed to the remote location in Somerset, including 20 ambulances, three air ambulances, fire crews and police

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The Independent UK

How tragic Somerset bus crash unfolded as one child is killed and two others seriously injured

One child died and 21 were injured in the coach crash

Evening Standard

Minehead school bus crash: Boy, 10, dead and nine people injured still in hospital after coach flips onto roof

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was being ‘kept up to date’ on the tragic incident

The Independent UK

One child dead after coach crashes on way back from school trip

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was being ‘kept up to date’ on the incident.

The Independent UK

Minehead bus crash latest: Schoolboy, 10, killed after bus overturned with two seriously injured

Police say the child who died after a school coach crashed near Minehead in Somerset on Thursday was a 10-year-old boy

The Guardian - UK

Child dies after school coach overturns in Somerset

People taken to hospital after collision on A396, police say, and firefighters had to free some passengers

The Independent UK

One child dead after coach carrying dozens of school pupils crashes in Somerset

Police said the A396 remains closed after the crash and officers asked for people to avoid the area

The Independent UK

Queen joins cupcake quest on visit to Somerset farm

Camilla helped children bake some treats at Lower Shockerwick Farm near Bath.

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